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A U.S. soldier warms his hands by a fire made by Afghans during Operation Wawraa Tufaan in Zanbar province, Afghanistan, Jan. 31, 2010. The soldier is assigned to the 25th Infantry Division's Company D, 1st Battalion, 501st Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team.

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A U.S. soldier warms his hands by a fire made by Afghans during Operation Wawraa Tufaan in Zanbar province, Afghanistan, Jan. 31, 2010. The soldier is assigned to the 25th Infantry Division's Company D, 1st Battalion, 501st Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team.

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